We studied a RIL population of 276 entries derived from a cross between SYN-D × Weebill 1. SYN-D (Croc 1/Aegilops Squarrosa (224)//Opata) is a synthetic derived hexaploid wheat with dark green broad leaves without wax. The RILs did not segregate for Rht-B1, Rht-D1, Ppd-A1, Ppd-D1...

Since 2012, Australian support has resulted in the release of 23 wheat varieties by Afghanistan’s National Varietal Release Committee (NVRC). These varieties deliver both improved yield and disease tolerance. A 2015/16 farmer survey confirmed that farmers were indeed sharing seed...